Welcome to this weeks Rector’s Log, I hope you and your family are well.

The week that’s been…

We have had another exciting and busy week here at KHS with lots of learning and opportunities for our young people.

We have had over 70 young people engaged in the Fife Festival of Music, the first since 2019. It has been phenomenal experience for our young people to perform across a number of settings over this week. We have had soloists, ensembles, choir, wind band, string group, Sax group, Guitar club, singers and instrumentalists all performing for different audiences across the local area. The feedback for our young people has been outstanding and all are congratulated for their performances and effort. Well done to all, and special thanks to our Music department for their hard work and effort in organising and supporting our young people.

Yesterday, Ms Osborne and Ms Dalziel, accompanied some of our young people to the Scottish Parliament to receive the Vision Schools Scotland award for holocaust education. It was a fantastic event that celebrated the award and led to the formal receiving of the award. Well done to everyone who contributed to the hard work on gaining this prestigious award.

On Thursday, S4 took part in an assembly led by an ex-pupil, Louis King, who discussed his life in KHS and his journey afterwards that has led him to be a successful business person.

Today, our S5/6 had an assembly led by members the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service about the blood cancer charity Anthony Nolan. The aim was to raise awareness of the work of the charity and also to encourage volunteers to join the donor register. More information can be found on the letter attached to the Groupcall e-mail.

We also said Bon Voyage to young people and staff who are on their way to Austria for a ski trip. We wish them a safe and enjoyable journey and look forward to seeing and hearing all about it.

As ever, some information from Mrs Whyte on DYW:

Lots of new things on the Padlet including

• Apprenticeships – Fife Council Trades, Diageo, Babcock, University of St Andrews
• Volunteering Opportunities – including opportunities for those aged 13+ who want to start their careers early.
• Job Fairs and Events – Including Edinburgh Airport, Jobs in Fife, Retail, Accountancy

Speak to Mrs Whyte if you require any help with applications, finding jobs or want some work experience.

Maria Lloyd, Head of Service for Secondary schools has sent a letter for young people and Parents / Carers about the upcoming SQA examinations. This is also attached to this Groupcall e-mail.

The week ahead…

Next week is a short week for young people with school finishing at 3.15pm on Tuesday 14th February for the February break. Young people are off Wednesday, 15th February until Friday, 17th February. Young people return to school on Monday, 20th February 2023.

Parent Council takes place on Tuesday 14th February 2023, online at 6pm. A link and agenda are attached to the Groupcall e-mail. All parents / carers are welcome.

The next Rector’s Log will be sent on Friday 24th February 2023 due to the short week next week.

I hope you have an enjoyable weekend with friends and family.

Best wishes

Chris McKay
Rector

10 February 2023